226.29 - 230.79
161.38 - 242.52
38.50M / 42.21M (Avg.)
34.73 | 6.57
Profitability reveals how effectively the business turns revenues into profits. Higher and improving margins or returns on capital suggest a durable competitive advantage, supporting a stronger intrinsic valuation.
5.60%
ROE 50-75% of MELI's 9.87%. Martin Whitman would question whether management can close the gap.
2.66%
ROA 1.25-1.5x MELI's 1.78%. Walter Schloss would see if improvements in asset turnover can sustain this lead.
3.94%
ROCE below 50% of MELI's 7.93%. Michael Burry would question the viability of the firm’s strategy.
50.55%
Similar gross margin to MELI's 52.09%. Walter Schloss would check if both companies have comparable cost structures.
11.82%
Operating margin 75-90% of MELI's 14.34%. Bill Ackman would press for better operational execution.
11.00%
Net margin 1.25-1.5x MELI's 9.29%. Bruce Berkowitz would see if cost savings or scale explain the difference.